Mr. Ted Fletcherasked the Minister of Public Building and Works what estimate he has made of the annual cost per employee of Government office accommodation situated in Central London, and how this cost compares with that of similar accommodation situated in the development areas.
§ Mr. Mellish:The average annual cost of accommodating Government staff is about £325 a head in Central London 317W and £165 outside London, on the basis of rents for all existing accommodation. On the basis of rents for new hirings, the figures are nearer £750 a year and £250 a year respectively. Separate figures are not available for development areas.
These figures cover rent, rates, services and maintenance.